Disclosure and barring

The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) have merged to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). CRB checks are now called DBS checks. A DBS check may be needed for applying to foster or adopt a child.

Forms and guidance

Disclosure of criminal convictions guidance

Disclosure of criminal convictions form (Word doc, 88 KB)

DBS update check declaration (Word doc, 33 KB)(opens new window)

DBS policy statement and code of practice handling, retention and storage

DBS Privacy Policy

News and updates

Safeguarding Matters Issue 9 (Word doc, 79 KB)(opens new window)

Archive

2012 Posts and Positions in Gateshead (PDF, 264 KB)(opens new window)

2012 Vetting and Barring Scheme (PDF, 94 KB)(opens new window)

2012 ISA Registration and CRB Disclosures (PDF, 172 KB)(opens new window)